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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.16, 33,423.93 and 10,589.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.16, 33,423.93 and 10,589.43 is: 15,885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.16 : 33,423.93 = 10,589.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.16/33,423.93 = 10,589.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.16x = 33,423.93 × 10,589.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.16x = 353,940,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,940,367.06/22,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,885.90

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